Enrollment
1,232
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Jonesboro, GA
Mount Zion High School
Federal NCES profile for Mount Zion High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130123002068
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Zion High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 90.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Zion High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Zion High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Jonesboro, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123002068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mount Zion High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mount Zion High School
Mount Zion High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Jonesboro, Georgia, enrolling 1,232 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.6:1 is larger than about 89% of Georgia schools and 22% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 90.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,232 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 197 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #147, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 411 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Jonesboro's high schools, it stands alongside Mundy's Mill High School (1,665 students): Mount Zion High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.6:1 vs 19.1:1).
Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students) and Lovejoy High School (2,049 students) alongside Mount Zion High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mount Zion High School compares
Mount Zion High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.6% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,232 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,232
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Georgia - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,136
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 67.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 1.7%
White 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Mount Zion High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clayton County, which includes Mount Zion High School.
$12,136
Per student
-12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 51.5%
Federal 15.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mount Zion High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Drew High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Zion High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Jonesboro
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Mundy's Mill High School
Standard public school
1,665 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Jonesboro High School
Standard public school
1,630 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for
Standard public school
887 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts
Standard public school
494 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,232 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Zion High School
How many students attend Mount Zion High School?
Mount Zion High School has 1,232 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jonesboro, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Zion High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Zion High School is 17.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mount Zion High School?
90.6% of students at Mount Zion High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Zion High School?
The largest demographic group at Mount Zion High School is African American at 67.6% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Zion High School?
Mount Zion High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mount Zion High School rank among high schools in Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Zion High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Jonesboro, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Jonesboro on the city page.
Is Mount Zion High School a good school?
Mount Zion High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Clayton County?
Besides Mount Zion High School, Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students), Lovejoy High School (2,049 students), and Forest Park High School (1,711 students). See the Clayton County district page for the complete list.
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